Nightmare Gulch
California City · California
3.0 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
32 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Not Rated
3.0 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
32 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.
Forecast window
Sunday
a high near 62°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .
About This Trail
Nightmare Gulch is a 3.0-mile mountain bike trail near California City, California. Surface: singletrack. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 32 min.
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Singletrack
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Where is Nightmare Gulch?
Nightmare Gulch is a mountain bike trail near California City, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Nightmare Gulch?
Nightmare Gulch is 3.0 miles long, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 32 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Nightmare Gulch?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-14: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Nightmare Gulch?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in California City include Old Highway 58, Old Highway 58, Nightmare Gulch, Nightmare Gulch, Nightmare Gulch. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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